A client returns to the unit following abdominal surgery.The client has an order for Demerol IM PRN for severe pain or Tylenol #3 PO PRN for mild to moderate pain.The nurse asks the client whether she is experiencing pain now,and the client says,"Yes,I am." Which of these actions should the nurse take next?

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A nurse should obtain subjective data about the client's pain,including the client's own description of the pain;its location (where pain occurs);onset and duration (when pain began,how long it has existed,and any pain patterns);quality (what the pain feels like);intensity (how severe the pain is);aggravating and alleviating factors (things that increase or decrease the pain);factors accompanying the pain (impact on daily activities such as sleep and nutrition);and the meaning of pain to the client.

A Client Returns to the Unit Following Abdominal Surgery